Professional RAID HDD 4 TB USB3 & Thunderbolt2

Shock-resistant RAID for quicker transfer of large-sized 4K video files in the field

The PSZ-RA series is an ultra-fast portable RAID storage unit that greatly reduces transfer times and contributes to an efficient 4K workflow. Transfer speeds of up to 440MB/s, reducing the transfer times of 4K video files to one third current transfer times*. The robust and shock-resistance design with built-in handle ensures safe and reliable storage in the field. The unit provides both USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 2 connections support both PC Windows and Mac operations.

Ultra-fast transfer speeds for 4K content

Transfer speeds of up to 440MB/s (up to 360MB/s with 8TB/12TB) greatly reduces transfer times and contributes to an efficient 4K workflow. Approx. 50 minutes to transfer a 1TB file*

*Based on Sony internal testing; speed may vary upon measurement condition.

Convenient connectivity supporting both USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 2

Supports Windows and Mac PC, compatible with 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 2x Thundebolt 2 ports, and supports a Thunderbolt daisy chain up to 6 units.

Convenient media management features

Memory Media Utility dedicated PC software for Sony memory media products (available from download) provides enhanced media management.

Specifications

HDD Size/Rotational speed2 x 3.5 inch/7,200rpm hard drives

I/F1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, 2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports

RAIDPreconfigured RAID 0, Hardware RAID 0 / 1 / JBOD

Transfer speedRead/Write: Up to 440MB/s*2 (up to 360MB/s* with 8TB/12TB) in RAID 0 mode

Power sourceAC – DC adapter (VGP-AC19V77), Input: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50Hz/60Hz, Output: DC 19.5 V/3.3 A (Max.)

File system (Factory default)exFAT

Operating temperature5 °C to 40 °C

Operating humidity8 % to 90 % (no condensation)

Storage temperature-20 °C to +60 °C

Storage humidity8 % to 90 % (no condensation)

Shock resistance*3MIL 20G/11ms (in operating mode), 50G/11ms (in non-operating mode) *4

Supplied application (by free download)Memory Media Utility

Size ( W x H x L) & WeightApprox. 156 x 100 x 241 mm (without protrusions) / 2.9kg

OSUse with both Mac & Win*5

Warranty3 years

Included itemsProfessional RAID (1)

USB cable (1)

Thunderbolt cable (1)

AC adapter (1)

Power cord*6 (1)

Label (1)

Quick Start Guide (1)

RAID Modes

The unit is equipped with two HDDs, and you can select from the following three configurations. The factory default setting is [RAID 0].

Note

The HDDs cannot be removed from the unit.

RAID 0

Increases transfer speeds by splitting data across both HDDs.
The computer recognizes the unit as a single device.

RAID 1

Increases safety by storing exact copies of the same data on each HDD.
Even if a problem occurs with one of the HDDs, exact copies of the data remain on the other HDD.
The computer recognizes the unit as a single device.

JBOD

The computer recognizes the unit as two devices.